Harris Article Named Best in History of Psychology Journal

Harris Article Named Best in History of Psychology Journal

Professor Ben Harris's article on Arnold Gesell, published in the refereed journal, History of Psychology, has been selected "Best Article" in the 2011 volume by the journal's publisher, The Society for the History of Psychology, a division of the American Psychological Association.

The winning article is entitled "Arnold Gesell's progressive vision: Child hygiene, socialism, and eugenics." The president of the Society, Andrew Winston, points out in his award letter that this award is the most important one given by the society. "It is a direct reflection of the value placed on your [Harris's] scholarship," Winston adds.